As the San Francisco Giants head into 2019, one factor is abundantly clear: the bullpen could be excellent.
The Giants announced that Ray Black and Tyler Beede were being optioned earlier this week, and that, alone, proves the depth of the bullpen. Black throws upwards of 100 miles per hour and has improved his control of his secondary pitches. Beede had one of the most impressive camps of any pitcher in the system and the former first round pick could help the Giants win games at the big league level now.
Both were sent down, partially because they have options and the Giants are worried about losing some of the their bullpen arms.